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The Top Influencers & Personalities award goes to
@snimhlongo
Congratulations 🥳🔥
#Top16YOBA
#YouthExcellence
#SBLove
#FOYOB23
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Founder and CEO of the Top16 Youth-Owned Brands Pat Mahlangu 🙏🏾🏆💙
#top16yoba
#goldstandard
#youthexcellence
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Fashion lover and contributor,
@snimhlongo
is a UCT graduate who has amassed an impeccable social media presence through years of influencer marketing.
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Congratulations to all the remarkable winners at the Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards! 🎉 Your extraordinary talent, hard work, and dedication have earned you this well-deserved recognition.
#top16yoba
#goldstandard
#youthexcellence
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Join us tomorrow at 8pm as we chat about everything you can expect at the Festival of Youth-Owned Brands 🏆
This Twitter Space is hosted by
@ashrafgarda
and we are joined by our Awards day hosts, our judges & our Founder 💙
Set your reminder 🏆
Link:
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Congratulations to all the remarkable winners at the Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards! 🎉 Your extraordinary talent, hard work, and dedication have earned you this well-deserved recognition.
#Top16YOBA
#YouthExcellence
#FOYOB23
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Congratulations to all the brands that made it through our vetting and judging process. These are our nominees for the year 2023!
Who do you think is taking the YOBA trophy home this year? Have you voted?
#top16yoba
#yoba2023nominees
#youthexcellence
#SBLove
💙
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Join us for the BIGGEST celebration of youth-owned brands! All roads lead to the Sandton Convention Centre on the 14th & 15th of June 🤩
Secure your early bird tickets TODAY before they run out. 🏆
Link 🎟:
#top16yoba
#youthexcellence
#awards
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Congratulations to
@numasthetics
for walking away with the Top Health and Wellness award
#Top16YOBA
#YouthExcellence
#FOYOB23
#SBLove
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🥁🥁... And your host for the inaugural Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards, who will be gracing us with her presence on the 15th of June 2022 is non other than South African Radio & Television presenter,
@HulisaniRavele
#RealRecognisesReal
#top16yoba
#YouthOwned
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Founder and CEO of Pat on Brands,
@iam_patmahlangu
welcomes the audience.
#top16yoba
#RealRecognisesReal
#PatonBrands
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🥁🥁🥁 We are excited to announce
@SiphesihleVazi
&
@pamela_mtanga
as the hosts for the 2nd Annual Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards. 🔥🔥
Join us at the Sandton Convention Centre on the 15th of June to witness them on stage 💃🏽🕺🏽
#top16yoba
#youthexcellence
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Congratulations to
@BonaBYWENZY_M
on walking away with the Top Accessories youth-owned brand award 😎
#Top16YOBA
#YouthExcellence
#FOYOB23
#SBLove
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.
@legends_barber_
walked away with 2 awards at the 2nd Annual Top 16 YOBAs brought to you by
@StandardBankZA
🔥
🏆 Top Services youth-owned brand, proudly sponsored
@Brand_SA
🏆 Overall Top Brand
Congratulations to the team 💙🏆🥳🙌🏿
#Top16YOBA
#YouthExcellence
#SBLove
#FOYOB23
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Can You Please Hold the Mic? 🎙
We are looking for a young and vibrant star to host our Blue Carpet Experience at the Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards! 🤩
[THREAD]
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2022 Top Youth-Owned Media brand winner
@podcastwithmacg
reaches 1 million YouTube subscribers 🎉💯
The team is celebrating at Sunbet Arena on the 30th of July with tickets from R395. The event will feature a live recording of the podcast.
#top16yoba
#1millionsubscribers
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Ribbon cutting and opening of
#FOYOB23
We are all at the Sandton Convention Centre, where are you?
#Top16YOBA
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Have you voted for your favourite brand? Hurry up and vote today!
Voting link:
#top16yoba
#youthexcellence
#voting
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JOB ALERT 🚨🚨
We are looking for 20 young people to be a part of our team. Follow the details on the poster and send your CVs to apply
@top16yoba
.co.za before the 7th of June 🏆💙
All the best and please share this post ✨💙
#top16yoba
#youthexcellence
#jobvacancy
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Sheldon Tatchell , founder and CEO of Legends Corporation 🙏🏾🏆💙.
#top16yoba
#goldstandard
#youthexcelence
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Congratulations to
@ZaPowerHouse
on walking away with the Top NPO & Charities award 🥳
#Top16YOBA
#YouthExcellence
#SBLove
#FOYOB23
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The Top Homeware brand goes to
@moscrib
🙌🏿🔥
Congratulations 🥳
#Top16YOBA
#YouthExcellence
#FOYOB23
#SBLove
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Congratulations to our top Travel & Tourism brand - Book Ibhoni 👏.
Book Ibhoni is a tour company that offers fun and educational bicycle tours amongst other activities in and around the historic township of Orlando in Soweto.
#realrecognisesreal
#top16yoba
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Your brand is growing and making profit, how do you balance things out? How can you track the growth, and do you know how to diversify revenue streams?
#top16yoba
#youthexcellence
#yobafest2023
@musakalenga
,
@leratoselialia
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We are excited to announce our Blue Carpet Experience hosts Thabile TTO and Karen Mthethwa for the 3rd Annual Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards.
Join us at the Capital on The Park, Sandton on the 22nd of June as we celebrate excellence
#top16yoba
#youthexcellence
#bluecarpet
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Catch the founder Pat Mahlangu with the two winners Robot Boii under the personalities & influencers category and Millennial Mindset Media under the Top Media Brand category.
The interview will be live on sabc1 at 17:00 CAT
#top16yoba
#goldstandard
#youthexcellence
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Personalities & Influencers are creatives who continuously work towards perfecting their crafts, they stand and represent the evolving world of digital marketing. VOTE NOW for your favorite Personality/Influencer through the Pat On Brands website - .
#yoba
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The Top Education award goes to Libertalia
Congratulations to the team! 🙌🏿
#Top16YOBA
#YouthExcellence
#SBLove
#FOYOB23
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We would like to thank our sponsors for making the 3rd Annual Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards a phenomenal success
Your support and commitment to youth excellence have played a significant role in bringing this memorable event to life
#top16yoba
#goldstandard
#youthexcellence
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It has been a thrilling month as
@iam_patmahlangu
continues to receive extraordinary achievements in the Media and Marketing industry.
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Check out some of the items from
@SqomaniWear
- a shortlist nominee of the Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards 👌
#realrecognisesreal
#youthowned
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We are thrilled to unveil our esteemed Keynote Speaker for the Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards.
@NomzamoMbatha
is a thought leader, actress, producer and more.
Don’t miss out on this. Get your tickets today!
#top16yoba
#youthexcellence
#FOYOB23
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They give us content that inspires, make us laugh and make us think. They are on the pulse with culture.
Vote for your favorite Personalities and Influencers today.
Voting link:
Voting closes 10 June 2024.
#top16yoba
#goldstandard
#youthexcellence
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Join us for an insightful panel discussion featuring industry experts, digital strategists, and successful entrepreneurs.
Discover the proven strategies, innovative tactics, and emerging trends that will propel your brand to new heights in the digital landscape.
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Voting is officially closed! 🏆 Thank you to everyone who voted. Winners will be announced on the 15th of June at the Sandton Convention Centre. 🔥
Purchase your tickets here:
#top16yoba
#voting
#youthexcellence
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Leadership is the cornerstone of a great team. It's about fostering a shared vision, empowering individuals, and igniting collective potential.
The question is; what makes a great leader? Find out on this session with a panel facilitated by
@MelodyMiyaVibe
#top16yoba
#foyob23
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Voting closes at midnight, which brand have you voted for?
Voting link:
#top16yoba
#voting
#youthexcellence
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Join Founder & CEO of Pat on Brands, Pat Mahlangu and the Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards judges on the Pat on Brands Twitter space, facilitated by media host, Ashraf Garda as they recap on the prestigious event that took place on the 15th of June 2022.
#realrecognisesreal
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Her Brand Story
Born in Soweto and raised in Marulanemg- Ga Mphahlele, the lady born to inspire,
@Siwela_Masoga
is a biotechnologist, winemaker, and founder of
@SiwelaWines
#herbrandstory
#top16yoba
#youthexcellence
#yoba2022winner
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Catch Karabo Poppy 2024 winner in the Creative and Arts Category🏆. Find out what winning a YOBA means to them.
The interview will be live on Kayaon959 at 10:00 CAT
#top16yoba
#goldstandard
#youthexcellence
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May this year lay a solid foundation for your brands to reach new heights of excellence!
Embrace the power of youth excellence and let's make this year truly unforgettable!
#Top16yoba
#GoldStandard
#YouthExcellence
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Join us tonight on our Twitter Space as we chat about the Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards
Link:
Guests
@Sadika_Fakir
@iam_patmahlangu
@BonaBYWENZY_M
@GALXBOY
@legends_barber_
@ZaPowerHouse
@libertalia_real
@moscrib
@thelazymakoti
@reslocate
@phealthtwit
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The Fearless & Female panel discussion inspired a group of young women in the audience who got to learn from these phenomenal women in their respective fields.
#Top16YOBA
#YouthExcellence
#FOYOB23
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Empower the Youth ✊🏾
We are proud to announce Brand South Africa as the official sponsor of the Services category.
Read the article here:
#top16yoba
#youthexcellence
#brandsa
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On the Telly 📺
Catch
@iam_patmahlangu
on
@MorningLiveSABC
at 10:00 talking about the Festival of Youth-Owned Brands Awards and the 2nd Annually Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards 🏆
Have breakfast with us tomorrow 💙 Tune in 🏆🔥
#Top16YOBA
#YouthExcellence
#TV
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And the winner for the Top Services Brand category goes to
@deliverykaspeed
You are Real and We Recognise You.
#Top16YOBA
#PatonBrands
#RealRecognisesReal
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Thabiso Molokomme accepting the Top SADC award on behalf of Batoka Africa🔥
#top16yoba
#goldstandard
#youthexcellence
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Our Blue Carpet Experience Host 🤩💙🏆🙌🏿
You did amazing
@sipho_nx
💙🔥
#Top16YOBA
#YouthExcellence
#BCESearch
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Be sure to tune in and catch
@iam_patmahlangu
on News Room Afrika!!
#yoba
#youthowned
#realrecognisesreal
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On Today's
#thoughtthursday
we have the great
@ThebeIkalafeng
giving his key note speech at the awards 💙
You are not here by accident. You are here to learn lessons and accomplish great things.
#ThrowbackThursdays
#sandton
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Want to learn from the best in the country? The second panel discussion facilitated by
@Thaboh_Khumalo
boasts of a panel of experts working with the biggest brands in the country.
What catapults your brand to become national or global? Will it last through new trends?
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The Top 16 Youth Owned Brands Awards founder
@iam_patmahlangu
expressing his vision at the media launch
#Top16YOBA
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Throwback Thursday
@ThebeIkalafeng
talks about the importance of telling stories about African brands at last year’s Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards.
Watch his keynote speech on YouTube 🙌🏾
#top16yoba
#awards
#keynote
#speech
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Our Headline partner brought big vibes to the Festival of Youth-Owned Brands 🤩
What was your favourite activation at the
@StandardBankZA
stall?
#top16yoba
#foyob23
#youthexcellence
#SBLove
💙
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Top 16 YOBA Award winning 🏆
Congratulations to the team 🔥🙌🏿
#roadto1Million
Today is a monumental day for our Podcast! From humble beginnings in a small apartment armed with a phone and mics, we've hit 1 million subscribers. Grateful to the Lord and our incredible chillers who stuck by us. Join our celebration on July 30th at Sunbet Arena.
#RoadTo1Million
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It’s always great to see our Top 16 YOBA winners doing great things💙
@SiwelaWines
is here to help you kickstart your wine business🍷Sign up now!
#realrecognizereal
💯
#youthownedbusiness
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The Gold Standard of Youth Excellence 🏆
Our lives are back and we are profiling the YOBA 2023 winners. 💃🏽✨ Join us today at 14:30 as we chat to Wenzile who is the Founder of
@BonaBYWENZY_M
winner of the Accessories category 🏆
#top16yoba
#youthexcellence
#yoba2023winner
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Join us at UJ with the multi-media entrepreneur
@pamela_mtanga
as she shares her journey as an entrepreneur, TV host, MC and a lot more.
#top16
#goldstandard
#youthexcellence
#speaker
#uj
#influencer
#media
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We are excited to announce our incredible host Kgosi Rankhumise as the host for the 3rd Annual Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards.
Join us on the 22nd of June to witness the gold standard of youth excellence.
Book your tickets:
#top16yoba
#goldstandard
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Join the founder of the Top16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards Pat Mahlangu on Ukhozi FM and get to know more about the YOBAs.
#top16yoba
#goldstandard
#youthexcellence
#interview
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South African Radio and TV presenter
@hulisaniravele
is MCing the event as she welcomes
the guests and all nominees.
#top16yoba
#RealRecognisesReal
#PatonBrands
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@thelazymakoti
won the Top Food youth-owned brand award.
@sadika_fakir
receives the awards on her behalf.
Congratulations to The Lazy Makoti 🔥💯🎉
#Top16YOBA
#YouthExcellence
#FOYOB23
#SBLove
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These brands help us complete our looks and to walk our journeys in style.
Vote for your favourite Footwear & Accessories brand today.
Voting Link:
Voting closes on the 10th of June 2024
#top16yoba
#goldstandard
#youthexcellence
#voteforexcellence
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Throwback to our Top 64 Nominees Announcement Event 🔥
Who can you spot here? 👀
#top16yoba
#youthexcellence
#SBLove
💙
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6 Days to Go 🚨🚨
You can vote for your favourite brand on the YOBA website. Just follow these 5 simple steps 🏆
Click the link on the next tweet!
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LET’S GOOOO 🔥🤘🏾
We are excited to announce
@KabzaDeSmall_
as the headline performer at the Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards! 🔥
Make sure you have bought a ticket because we are bringing the biggest show on the 14th & 15th of June 🏆
#top16yoba
#youthexcellence
#kabzadesmall
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Starting a business is not for the faint-hearted. It is for the brave, the patient and the persistent.
@sandwich_kiing
was brave, patient and persistent - hence their success, today we celebrate them💙.
#mondaymotivation
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[ICYMI]
@iam_patmahlangu
was on
@Newzroom405
talking about the upcoming 3rd annual Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards - The Gold Standard of Youth Excellence.
Watch here
#Top16YOBA
#YouthDay
#YouthMonth
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Teamwork is what makes a dream work. The youth is capable, and it became evident on the night of the Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards. As we close off Youth month, let us remember that the youth is very powerful✊.
#Realrecognisesreal
#top16yoba
#youthowned
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The Top Technology youth-owned brand award goes to
@reslocate
Congratulations to the team 🥳
#Top16YOBA
#YouthExcellence
#SBLove
#FOYOB23
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Entrepreneurship is a journey that tests your resilience and strength, it is crucial to remember, your mental well-being is just as important
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Our first roadshow in pictures at UJ. It was so inspirational ☺️
Special thanks to our winners who joined us and our host at UJ.
#top16
#goldstandard
#youthexcellence
#roadshow
#uj
#awards
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Want to be part of the magic? Make sure you contact our sales team to showcase your brand at the Festival of Youth-Owned Brands 🏆
#top16yoba
#exhibitions
#youthexcellence
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We are still a little hyped about the 2nd Annual Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards winners, and it seems we aren't the only ones 😂🔥
Who is still processing their win? Which brand are you excited took the YOBA trophy?
#top16yoba
#youthexcellence
#foyob23
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Lindiwe Sangweni-siddo, Chief Operations Officer at City Lodge Hotel. 🙏🏾🏆💙
#top16yoba
#goldstandard
#youthexcellence
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The Festival of Youth-Owned Brands has a new home 💙
Follow
@FOYOB_ZA
to know everything related to Exhibitions, Education with panel discussions from industry experts and Entertainment because what’s fun without the youth? 🤩🔥
#top16yoba
#foyob23
#youthexcellence
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We are thrilled to invite you to join us at the upcoming Proudly South African Buy Local Summit and Expo, stand A7.
Date: 25 - 26 March 2024
Time: 09:00
Location: Sandton Convention Centre
See you there!
#top16
#goldstandard
#youthexcellence
#proudlysa
#buylocal
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Our Chairperson of the 2023 Jury
@Sadika_Fakir
accepted the Top Hair & Beauty brand award on behalf of
@swiitchbeauty
Congratulations to the team! 🎉
#top16yoba
#youthexcellence
#foyob23
#sblove
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And the winner for the Agriculture category goes to
@materpluviam
You are Real and We Recognise You.
#Top16YOBA
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We are looking for a young individual to host our blue carpet experience.
This is what you need to do:
1. Record a 30 sec video
2. Post it on all your social and tag us
@top16yoba
and
@Patonbrands
3. Use our hashtags
#yoba
#youthowned
#realrecognisesreal
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Transform your look with a fresh & free Legends Barber haircut at the Festival of Youth-Owned Brands! 💇♂️
@legends_barber_
is offering complimentary haircuts to give you the confidence & style you deserve.
Don't miss this incredible opportunity. Buy your tickets today!
#FOYOB23
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This panel discussion facilitated by Nandi Jiyane with
@KhuliChana
and Godiragetse Mogajane is proudly sponsored by
@Lunchbar_SA
Buy your tickets today!
#top16yoba
#youthexcellence
#foyob23
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Imagine a mall of only South African youth-owned brands 🤯 Showcase your brand at the Festival of Youth-Owned Brands at the richest square mile Africa 💙 If you are interested contact our sales team TODAY and be a part of history 🏆💙🫶🏾
#Top16YOBA
#YouthExcellence
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Catch
@iam_patmahlangu
on
@Yfm
at 4:15pm today as he talks about the Festival of Youth-Owned Brands and the Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards.
Everything you need to know about the Festival will be shared on
#Homerun
with
@AyandaMVP
#top16yoba
#youthexcellence
#foyob23
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“Brand builders are nation builders”. -
@ThebeIkalafeng
We celebrate nation builders.
#Top16YOBA
#YouthExcellence
#YouthMonth
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Get to know Thebe Magugu. Founder of South African luxury brand LOBOLA, won the YOBAs Global Excellence Award and LVMH Prize for young designers in 2019, reinterpreting traditional South African wedding customs with intricate beadwork.
#top16yoba
#goldstandard
#youthexcellence
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Empowering today's generation of trailblazers! From humble beginnings to soaring heights, these fearless expressive visionaries inspire us with their tenacity, creativity, and unwavering belief in their dreams.
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Meet the Judge
Nokuthula Magwaza, a marketing leader and serial entrepreneur with 8 years of Unilever experience, founded Bloom Marketing, BLOOM INFINITE, and Bloom Inside Out. She developed the first Make-Up Mob retail brand to combat youth unemployment.
#top16yoba
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The Top Agriculture youth-owned brand award won by
@EvergreenAgeing
was sponsored by
@IDCSouthAfrica
Tebatso Mokgoro (Marketing & Communications Lead at IDC) receives the awards on their behalf.
Congratulations to the team 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
#Top16YOBA
#YouthExcellence
#FOYOB23
#SBLove
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